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R253 FFW

1997 Nissan D21

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,504 mi
Last recorded128,504 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan D21107,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR253 FFW
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2012 128,504 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 123,989 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 117,543 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 117,537 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 110,560 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 110,540 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2007 105,020 miles

brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Jan 2007 103,812 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 103,785 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

How Reliable is the Nissan D21?

Based on 30,812 MOT tests across 4,480 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
3,741
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
4,480
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,698
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,667
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,597
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,368
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,335
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R253 FFW is a 1997 Nissan D21 in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Nissan D21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 107,022 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan D21 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,698 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R253 FFW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan D21 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 29 years old, this Nissan D21 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R253 FFW registered?

R253 FFW is a 1997 Nissan D21, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R253 FFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R253 FFW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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